Glyco-drinks during workout & fat burning

[Dr. JK]

Hi guys,

On ocassion when I have not eaten enough carbs before my workout I take a Glycocarb drink during the workout. It gives me the energy (insulin rush) for heavy/intyense workouts.

My concern is that I am hindering the fat burning process with the increased insulin from the drink and that way not burning off as much as without it.

Is this true and how should I balance the sugar/insulin rush with fat burning? Is the carb drink a NO NO if wanting to burn fat during workouts??

Thanks in advcance

 

[Dr. JK]

Bump for some answers

 

[Dr. JK]

Does anyone knowledgable have any opinion on this question?

 

[bmit]

yes your carb drink would be a no no. Save it for post workout

 

[Dr. JK]

Thanks bmit. But, what if I am low on energy and have not consumed carbs for several hours? Wouldn't I be using my muscle protein more than fat burning?? When does the body start to burn fat instead of protein?

Thanks again